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On Nov. 8, California voters will vote on a proposition that would make it easier for school districts to expand bilingual education. Critics say English-only instruction is crucial to assimilation, while supporters argue that it would be an opportunity to embrace the state’s multiculturalism and linguistic richness. Special correspondent Kavitha Cardoza of Education Week reports. Continue reading →

On Election Day, Americans cast their vote for new leaders and contentious ballot measures, from New Jersey to Washington State. Judy Woodruff speaks to New York Times’ correspondent Jonathan Martin about the takeaways behind gubernatorial wins for Republican Chris Christie of New Jersey and Democrat Terry McAuliffe of Virginia. Continue reading →

Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples filled county clerk offices across California Tuesday and exchanged marriage vows on the state’s first full day of legal same-sex nuptials. Spencer Michels reports on the day and the legal battles ahead. Continue reading →